8125 vs 02

[Sponge]

I have searched the various string threads (sorry for the pun).

The one thing I can't find much comment on is the difference with 8125 vs 02.

BCY's website does not even list it, and other sites say little apart from it is designed for recurves. Am about to make my first string and the choice will be between the two BCY materials. There are lots of 8125 fans out there, but very few 02 shooters.

Thanks,

Sponge.

[Murray]

IMO, 8125 is slightly smaller diameter than '02 (which in turn was a lighter waxed version of '97), other than that, they're very similar.

I would go for 8125 personally, or maybe 452x (no creep but slightly slower).

[not dead yet]

first time i used BCY string i made it from 02. i found it was nearer to dacron than fastflight.

i'd try the 8125 if i was you
pete

[addo]

Technical........A guy at my club has tested both and says 8125 is faster than 02.

Non technical.......8125 has loads of single and two tone colours to choose from.Nice if your making your own.Perris has a picture of all colours on their website

[spavo]

I've tried both and settled for the 8125 at the moment until I sort out the issues I have with the majesty.

But i will be using the Dynemma 02 for all H2H and FITA 70m this year as for me this has out preformed all the strings i have tried this year.

see this thread

http://www.archery-interchange.com/f...xperiment.html

[Sponge]

Thank you all very much. Having seen the orange, it really works well indoors since the string becomes clearer in the low light. Orange is not the most popular string colour but BCY do both 02 and 8125 in it, hence looking at both.

Will buy a spool of 8125 and let you know how I get on.

Sponge

[speed]

Try clickers for the material and buy a sample spool 500ft to start with or by two trial sizes and jump straight into bi-colour strings.